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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 682.56 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 682.56 and 195.60 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 682.56 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/682.56 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 682.56 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 133,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,508.74/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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