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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 677.27 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 677.27 and 143.26 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 677.27 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/677.27 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 677.27 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 97,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,024.37/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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