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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 674.92 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 674.92 and 125.40 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 674.92 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/674.92 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 674.92 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 84,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,634.97/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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