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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 678.13 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 678.13 and 191.81 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 678.13 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/678.13 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 678.13 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 130,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,073.33/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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