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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 685.33 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 685.33 and 196.83 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 685.33 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/685.33 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 685.33 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 134,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,893.50/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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