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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 685.66 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 685.66 and 197.52 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 685.66 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/685.66 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 685.66 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 135,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,431.56/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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