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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 677.66 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 677.66 and 195.10 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 677.66 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/677.66 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 677.66 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 132,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,210.26/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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