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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 677.12 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 677.12 and 194.73 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 677.12 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/677.12 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 677.12 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 131,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,855.06/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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