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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 679.68 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 679.68 and 193.45 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 679.68 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/679.68 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 679.68 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 131,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,484.10/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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