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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.59 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.59 and 191.01 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.59 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.59 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.59 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 129,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,235.46/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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