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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.67 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.67 and 143.04 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.67 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.67 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.67 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 96,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,790.16/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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