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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 678.87 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 678.87 and 192.65 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 678.87 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/678.87 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 678.87 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 130,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,784.31/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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