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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 677.04 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 677.04 and 143.14 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 677.04 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/677.04 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 677.04 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 96,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,911.51/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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