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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 679.30 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 679.30 and 192.95 is: 289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 679.30 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/679.30 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 679.30 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 131,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,069.60/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.36

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