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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 682.38 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 682.38 and 194.94 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 682.38 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/682.38 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 682.38 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 133,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,023.16/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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