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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 679 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 679 and 192.74 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 679 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/679 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 679 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 130,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,870.46/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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