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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.90 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.90 and 198.52 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.90 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.90 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.90 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 135,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,370.79/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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