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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.84 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.84 and 192.29 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.84 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.84 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.84 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 130,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,530.75/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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