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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 678.19 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 678.19 and 143.93 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 678.19 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/678.19 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 678.19 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 97,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,608.14/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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