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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 681 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 681 and 194.24 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 681 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/681 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 681 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 132,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,277.44/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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