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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 676.75 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 676.75 and 191.24 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 676.75 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/676.75 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 676.75 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 129,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,421.67/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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