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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 684.43 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 684.43 and 196.31 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 684.43 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/684.43 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 684.43 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 134,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,360.45/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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