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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 677.34 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 677.34 and 194.92 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 677.34 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/677.34 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 677.34 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 132,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,027.11/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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