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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 677.40 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 677.40 and 143.55 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 677.40 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/677.40 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 677.40 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 97,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240.77/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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