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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 680.57 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 680.57 and 193.79 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 680.57 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/680.57 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 680.57 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 131,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,887.66/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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