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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 681.42 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 681.42 and 194.43 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 681.42 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/681.42 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 681.42 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 132,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,488.49/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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