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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 675.42 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 675.42 and 125.66 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 675.42 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/675.42 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 675.42 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 84,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,873.28/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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