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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 678.60 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 678.60 and 192.36 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 678.60 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/678.60 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 678.60 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 130,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,535.50/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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