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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.81, 686.76 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.81, 686.76 and 197.76 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.81 : 686.76 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.81/686.76 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.81x = 686.76 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.81x = 135,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,813.66/457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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