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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 679.11 and 196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 679.11 and 196.06 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 679.11 = 196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/679.11 = 196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 679.11 × 196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 133,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,146.31/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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