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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 684.20 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 684.20 and 195.94 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 684.20 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/684.20 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 684.20 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 134,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,062.15/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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