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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 683.28 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 683.28 and 195.29 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 683.28 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/683.28 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 683.28 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 133,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,437.75/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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