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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.52 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.52 and 199.12 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.52 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.52 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.52 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 136,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,102.50/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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