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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 677.11 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 677.11 and 143.15 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 677.11 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/677.11 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 677.11 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 96,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929.63/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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