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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 683.34 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 683.34 and 199.50 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 683.34 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/683.34 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 683.34 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 136,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,326.33/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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