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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 682.32 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 682.32 and 195.14 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 682.32 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/682.32 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 682.32 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 133,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,147.92/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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