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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 676.59 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 676.59 and 142.86 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 676.59 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/676.59 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 676.59 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 96,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659.65/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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