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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.89 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.89 and 194.51 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.89 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.89 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.89 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 132,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,635.16/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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