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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 681.38 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 681.38 and 197.76 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 681.38 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/681.38 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 681.38 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 134,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,749.71/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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