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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.16 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.16 and 194.74 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.16 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.16 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.16 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 132,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,843.84/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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