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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 678.58 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 678.58 and 192.64 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 678.58 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/678.58 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 678.58 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 130,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,721.65/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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