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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 678.36 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 678.36 and 195.57 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 678.36 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/678.36 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 678.36 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 132,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,666.87/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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