Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 676 and 190.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 451.21, 676 and 190.74 is: 285.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451.21 : 676 = 190.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451.21/676 = 190.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451.21x = 676 × 190.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451.21x = 128,940.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,940.24/451.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.77
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