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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 676.87 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 676.87 and 191.13 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 676.87 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/676.87 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 676.87 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 129,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,368.22/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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