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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.61 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.61 and 194.99 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.61 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.61 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.61 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 133,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,097.74/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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