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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.60 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.60 and 125.84 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.60 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.60 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.60 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 85,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,017.50/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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