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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 681.72 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 681.72 and 194.47 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 681.72 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/681.72 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 681.72 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 132,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571.65/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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