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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.21 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.21 and 197.43 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.21 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.21 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.21 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 135,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,477.45/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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