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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 676.98 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 676.98 and 195.24 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 676.98 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/676.98 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 676.98 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 132,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,173.58/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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