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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 685.54 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 685.54 and 193.28 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 685.54 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/685.54 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 685.54 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 132,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,503.23/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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