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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 674.60 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 674.60 and 125.12 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 674.60 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/674.60 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 674.60 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 84,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,405.95/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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