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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 685.52 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 685.52 and 197.10 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 685.52 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/685.52 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 685.52 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 135,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,115.01/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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