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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.93 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.93 and 125.30 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.93 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.93 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.93 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 84,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566.93/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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