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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.59 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.59 and 196.18 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.59 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.59 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.59 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 134,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,302.87/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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