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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.37 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.37 and 195.48 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.37 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.37 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.37 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 133,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,385.30/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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