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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 684.25 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 684.25 and 196.11 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 684.25 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/684.25 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 684.25 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 134,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,187.78/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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