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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.62 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.62 and 195.75 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.62 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.62 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.62 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 133,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,818.13/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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