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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 684.69 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 684.69 and 192.72 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 684.69 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/684.69 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 684.69 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 131,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,955.00/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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