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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.55 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.55 and 195.06 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.55 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.55 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.55 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 132,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,162.90/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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