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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 677.01 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 677.01 and 191.14 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 677.01 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/677.01 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 677.01 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 129,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,403.69/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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