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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.81 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.81 and 194.13 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.81 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.81 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.81 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 133,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329.45/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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