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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 676.62 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 676.62 and 190.96 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 676.62 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/676.62 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 676.62 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 129,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,207.36/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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