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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.02, 688.24 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.02, 688.24 and 195.16 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.02 : 688.24 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.02/688.24 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.02x = 688.24 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.02x = 134,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,316.92/459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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