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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 679.26 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 679.26 and 195.88 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 679.26 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/679.26 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 679.26 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 133,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053.45/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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