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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.69, 683.46 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.69, 683.46 and 195.55 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.69 : 683.46 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.69/683.46 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.69x = 683.46 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.69x = 133,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,648.89/455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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