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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 685.73 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 685.73 and 197.14 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 685.73 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/685.73 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 685.73 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 135,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,184.81/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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