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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 676.18 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 676.18 and 191.11 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 676.18 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/676.18 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 676.18 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 129,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,221.43/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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