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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 682.17 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 682.17 and 194.90 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 682.17 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/682.17 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 682.17 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 132,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,951.52/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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