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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 677.54 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 677.54 and 191.84 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 677.54 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/677.54 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 677.54 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 129,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,979.27/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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