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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.91 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.91 and 194.75 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.91 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.91 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.91 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 131,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,828.22/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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