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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 682.09 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 682.09 and 194.61 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 682.09 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/682.09 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 682.09 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 132,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,741.53/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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