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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.40 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.40 and 191.55 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.40 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.40 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.40 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 129,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,758.93/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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