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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 678.00 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 678.00 and 144.09 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 678.00 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/678.00 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 678.00 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 97,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,692.90/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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