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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 681.78 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 681.78 and 194.61 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 681.78 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/681.78 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 681.78 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 132,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,681.21/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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