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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.96 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.96 and 143.82 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.96 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.96 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.96 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 97,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,504.21/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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