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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.71 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.71 and 195.74 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.71 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.71 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.71 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 133,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,829.40/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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