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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 677.87 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 677.87 and 143.83 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 677.87 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/677.87 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 677.87 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 97,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,493.93/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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