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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.02 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.02 and 196.80 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.02 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.02 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.02 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 134,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,811.94/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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