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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 681.84 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 681.84 and 197.92 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 681.84 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/681.84 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 681.84 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 134,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,949.77/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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