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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 678.24 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 678.24 and 192.26 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 678.24 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/678.24 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 678.24 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 130,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,395.03/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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