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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 682.12 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 682.12 and 198.06 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 682.12 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/682.12 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 682.12 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 135,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.69/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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