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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 678.96 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 678.96 and 192.92 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 678.96 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/678.96 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 678.96 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 130,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,984.96/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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