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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.56 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.56 and 191.59 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.56 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.56 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.56 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 129,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,622.60/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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