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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 678.34 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 678.34 and 192.25 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 678.34 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/678.34 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 678.34 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 130,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,410.87/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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