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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 683.86 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 683.86 and 196.48 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 683.86 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/683.86 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 683.86 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 134,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,364.81/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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