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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 678.12 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 678.12 and 205.11 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 678.12 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/678.12 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 678.12 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 139,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,087.67/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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