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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 677.04 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 677.04 and 191.28 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 677.04 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/677.04 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 677.04 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 129,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,504.21/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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