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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.22 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.22 and 143.33 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.22 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.22 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.22 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 97,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,065.94/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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