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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 676.77 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 676.77 and 191.12 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 676.77 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/676.77 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 676.77 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 129,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,340.90/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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