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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.52 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.52 and 195.36 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.52 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.52 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.52 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 132,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,360.31/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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