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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 676.87 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 676.87 and 143.00 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 676.87 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/676.87 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 676.87 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 96,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,789.07/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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