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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 677.27 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 677.27 and 143.35 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 677.27 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/677.27 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 677.27 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 97,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,086.65/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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