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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 677.79 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 677.79 and 143.73 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 677.79 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/677.79 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 677.79 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 97,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,418.76/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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