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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 675.33 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 675.33 and 125.61 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 675.33 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/675.33 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 675.33 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 84,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,828.20/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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