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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 681.65 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 681.65 and 194.27 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 681.65 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/681.65 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 681.65 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 132,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.22/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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