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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 677.52 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 677.52 and 195.04 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 677.52 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/677.52 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 677.52 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 132,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,143.50/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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