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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 682.87 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 682.87 and 195.03 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 682.87 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/682.87 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 682.87 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 133,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,180.14/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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