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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 677.40 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 677.40 and 143.52 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 677.40 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/677.40 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 677.40 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 97,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,220.45/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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