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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.57 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.57 and 125.74 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.57 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.57 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.57 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 84,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.79/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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