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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 683.13 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 683.13 and 195.48 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 683.13 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/683.13 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 683.13 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 133,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,537.03/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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