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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.72 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.72 and 194.94 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.72 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.72 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.72 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 133,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,089.44/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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