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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.91, 685.51 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.91, 685.51 and 196.81 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.91 : 685.51 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.91/685.51 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.91x = 685.51 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.91x = 134,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,913.02/456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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