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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.52 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.52 and 195.69 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.52 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.52 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.52 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 133,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,758.03/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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