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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 681.89 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 681.89 and 194.87 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 681.89 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/681.89 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 681.89 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 132,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,878.93/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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