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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 677.82 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 677.82 and 143.72 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 677.82 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/677.82 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 677.82 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 97,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,416.29/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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