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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.35 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.35 and 195.37 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.35 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.35 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.35 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 133,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,310.84/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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