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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 677.33 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 677.33 and 143.27 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 677.33 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/677.33 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 677.33 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 97,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,040.04/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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