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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 678.15 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 678.15 and 192.02 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 678.15 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/678.15 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 678.15 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 130,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,214.97/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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