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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 687.04 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 687.04 and 197.82 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 687.04 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/687.04 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 687.04 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 135,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,910.25/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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