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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.64 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.64 and 142.94 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.64 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.64 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.64 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 96,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,718.92/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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