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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 682.70 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 682.70 and 194.90 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 682.70 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/682.70 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 682.70 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 133,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053.84/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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