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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 678.03 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 678.03 and 143.80 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 678.03 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/678.03 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 678.03 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 97,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,500.71/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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