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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 678.04 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 678.04 and 143.99 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 678.04 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/678.04 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 678.04 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 97,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,630.98/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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