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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 677.79 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 677.79 and 195.35 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 677.79 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/677.79 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 677.79 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 132,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,406.28/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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