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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.15, 680.62 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.15, 680.62 and 194.01 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.15 : 680.62 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.15/680.62 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.15x = 680.62 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.15x = 132,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,047.09/454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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