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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 677.85 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 677.85 and 143.60 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 677.85 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/677.85 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 677.85 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 97,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,339.26/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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