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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 685.53 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 685.53 and 196.83 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 685.53 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/685.53 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 685.53 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 134,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,932.87/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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