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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.80 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.80 and 125.20 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.80 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.80 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.80 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 84,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,484.96/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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