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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 685.30 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 685.30 and 193.13 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 685.30 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/685.30 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 685.30 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 132,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,351.00/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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