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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 676.92 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 676.92 and 143.06 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 676.92 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/676.92 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 676.92 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 96,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,840.18/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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