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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 677.54 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 677.54 and 192.22 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 677.54 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/677.54 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 677.54 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 130,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,236.74/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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