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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 677.13 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 677.13 and 207.78 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 677.13 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/677.13 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 677.13 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 140,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,690.75/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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