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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.68 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.68 and 142.92 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.68 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.68 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.68 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 96,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,711.11/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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