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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.62 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.62 and 197.88 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.62 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.62 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.62 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 134,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,878.97/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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