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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 676.50 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 676.50 and 191.01 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 676.50 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/676.50 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 676.50 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 129,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,218.27/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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