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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 684.99 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 684.99 and 196.74 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 684.99 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/684.99 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 684.99 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 134,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,764.93/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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