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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.85, 674.81 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.85, 674.81 and 125.22 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.85 : 674.81 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.85/674.81 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.85x = 674.81 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.85x = 84,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,499.71/449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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