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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.28 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.28 and 197.60 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.28 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.28 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.28 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 134,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,620.93/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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