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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 678.27 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 678.27 and 195.50 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 678.27 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/678.27 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 678.27 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 132,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601.79/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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