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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 683.42 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 683.42 and 195.69 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 683.42 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/683.42 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 683.42 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 133,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,737.48/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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