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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 675.98 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 675.98 and 207.20 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 675.98 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/675.98 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 675.98 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 140,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,063.06/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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