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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 678.66 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 678.66 and 192.32 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 678.66 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/678.66 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 678.66 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 130,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,519.89/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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