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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 677.01 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 677.01 and 143.22 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 677.01 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/677.01 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 677.01 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 96,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,961.37/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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