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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.86, 674.71 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.86, 674.71 and 125.15 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.86 : 674.71 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.86/674.71 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.86x = 674.71 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.86x = 84,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,439.96/449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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