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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.37 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.37 and 194.03 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.37 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.37 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.37 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 132,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,206.22/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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