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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.32 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.32 and 194.67 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.32 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.32 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.32 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 132,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,827.23/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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