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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 679.25 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 679.25 and 192.75 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 679.25 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/679.25 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 679.25 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 130,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,925.44/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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