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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 682.02 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 682.02 and 194.70 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 682.02 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/682.02 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 682.02 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 132,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,789.29/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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