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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677.52 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677.52 and 139.27 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677.52 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677.52 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677.52 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 94,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354.82/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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