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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 682.08 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 682.08 and 194.80 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 682.08 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/682.08 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 682.08 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 132,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,869.18/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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