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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 685.65 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 685.65 and 197.55 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 685.65 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/685.65 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 685.65 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 135,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,453.33/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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