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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.74 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.74 and 190.89 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.74 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.74 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.74 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 129,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,182.90/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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