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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.71 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.71 and 195.12 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.71 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.71 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.71 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 133,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,210.38/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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