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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 678.22 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 678.22 and 143.95 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 678.22 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/678.22 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 678.22 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 97,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,629.53/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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