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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 675.36 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 675.36 and 125.61 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 675.36 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/675.36 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 675.36 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 84,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831.97/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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