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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 677.15 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 677.15 and 194.75 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 677.15 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/677.15 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 677.15 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 131,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873.99/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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