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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 681.60 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 681.60 and 194.85 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 681.60 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/681.60 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 681.60 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 132,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,809.76/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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