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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 683.99 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 683.99 and 195.93 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 683.99 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/683.99 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 683.99 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 134,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,014.16/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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