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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.92 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.92 and 194.97 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.92 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.92 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.92 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 132,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,952.97/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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