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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.79 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.79 and 125.21 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.79 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.79 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.79 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 84,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,487.08/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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