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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 685.66 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 685.66 and 197.19 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 685.66 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/685.66 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 685.66 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 135,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,205.30/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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