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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 679.02 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 679.02 and 196.04 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 679.02 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/679.02 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 679.02 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 133,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,115.08/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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