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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.65 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.65 and 191.54 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.65 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.65 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.65 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 129,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,797.08/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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