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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 681.95 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 681.95 and 194.57 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 681.95 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/681.95 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 681.95 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 132,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,686.65/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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