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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.59 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.59 and 195.53 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.59 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.59 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.59 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 133,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,662.35/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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