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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 678.06 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 678.06 and 192.13 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 678.06 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/678.06 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 678.06 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 130,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,275.60/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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