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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.89 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.89 and 125.31 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.89 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.89 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.89 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 84,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,572.68/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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