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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.81 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.81 and 191.15 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.81 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.81 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.81 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 129,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,368.37/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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