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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 681.57 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 681.57 and 194.15 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 681.57 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/681.57 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 681.57 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 132,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,323.41/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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