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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 681.27 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 681.27 and 194.37 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 681.27 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/681.27 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 681.27 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 132,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,418.45/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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