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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 683.34 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 683.34 and 195.36 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 683.34 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/683.34 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 683.34 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 133,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,497.30/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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