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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 684.06 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 684.06 and 192.30 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 684.06 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/684.06 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 684.06 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 131,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,545.13/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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