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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.07 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.07 and 195.45 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.07 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.07 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.07 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 133,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,506.03/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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