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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 678.89 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 678.89 and 192.87 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 678.89 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/678.89 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 678.89 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 130,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,934.85/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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