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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 677.08 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 677.08 and 191.33 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 677.08 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/677.08 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 677.08 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 129,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,541.85/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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