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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681.01 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681.01 and 197.50 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681.01 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681.01 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681.01 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 134,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,499.48/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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