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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.20 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.20 and 143.35 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.20 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.20 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.20 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 97,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,073.23/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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