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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 677.88 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 677.88 and 143.94 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 677.88 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/677.88 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 677.88 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 97,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,574.05/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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