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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 682.40 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 682.40 and 194.91 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 682.40 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/682.40 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 682.40 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 133,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,007.19/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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