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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 677.59 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 677.59 and 191.87 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 677.59 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/677.59 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 677.59 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 130,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,005.33/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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