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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 683.15 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 683.15 and 195.27 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 683.15 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/683.15 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 683.15 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 133,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,398.70/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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