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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 685.22 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 685.22 and 196.75 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 685.22 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/685.22 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 685.22 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 134,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,817.04/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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