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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.90, 674.78 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.90, 674.78 and 125.24 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.90 : 674.78 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.90/674.78 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.90x = 674.78 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.90x = 84,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,506.39/449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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