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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.26 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.26 and 194.25 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.26 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.26 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.26 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 132,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333.78/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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