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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.78 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.78 and 192.09 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.78 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.78 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.78 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 130,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193.42/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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