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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.82 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.82 and 195.65 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.82 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.82 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.82 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 133,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,785.96/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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