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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 677.18 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 677.18 and 191.43 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 677.18 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/677.18 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 677.18 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 129,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,633.30/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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