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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 683.50 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 683.50 and 195.75 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 683.50 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/683.50 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 683.50 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 133,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795.13/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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