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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.20 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.20 and 143.84 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.20 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.20 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.20 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 97,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.07/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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