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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 677.14 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 677.14 and 191.23 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 677.14 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/677.14 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 677.14 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 129,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,487.31/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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