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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.65, 678.60 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.65, 678.60 and 192.85 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.65 : 678.60 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.65/678.60 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.65x = 678.60 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.65x = 130,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,868.01/452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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