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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.11, 678.07 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.11, 678.07 and 143.98 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.11 : 678.07 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.11/678.07 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.11x = 678.07 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.11x = 97,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,624.41/452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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