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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.08 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.08 and 126.10 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.08 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.08 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.08 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 85,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,250.31/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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