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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 679.08 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 679.08 and 192.80 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 679.08 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/679.08 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 679.08 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 130,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,926.62/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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