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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 677.31 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 677.31 and 191.35 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 677.31 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/677.31 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 677.31 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 129,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,603.27/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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