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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.83 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.83 and 195.83 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.83 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.83 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.83 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 133,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,914.43/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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