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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 677.99 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 677.99 and 192.27 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 677.99 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/677.99 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 677.99 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 130,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,356.18/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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