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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 682.19 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 682.19 and 194.74 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 682.19 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/682.19 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 682.19 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 132,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,849.68/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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