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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.13 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.13 and 194.29 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.13 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.13 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.13 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 132,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,336.75/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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