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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.37 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.37 and 195.41 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.37 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.37 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.37 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 133,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,344.48/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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