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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.80 and 142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.80 and 142.95 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.80 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.80 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.80 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 96,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,747.29/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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