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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.12 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.12 and 143.30 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.12 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.12 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.12 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 97,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.68/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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