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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 678.05 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 678.05 and 143.84 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 678.05 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/678.05 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 678.05 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 97,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,526.60/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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