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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 676.46 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 676.46 and 191.12 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 676.46 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/676.46 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 676.46 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 129,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,282.13/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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