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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 679.01 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 679.01 and 192.69 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 679.01 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/679.01 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 679.01 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 130,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,837.47/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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