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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.34 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.34 and 194.88 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.34 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.34 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.34 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 132,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,000.02/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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