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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 683.04 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 683.04 and 195.44 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 683.04 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/683.04 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 683.04 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 133,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,493.34/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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