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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 678.38 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 678.38 and 192.71 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 678.38 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/678.38 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 678.38 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 130,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,731.34/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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