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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 676.92 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 676.92 and 143.18 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 676.92 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/676.92 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 676.92 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 96,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,921.41/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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