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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 683.84 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 683.84 and 196.11 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 683.84 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/683.84 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 683.84 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 134,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,107.86/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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