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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.19 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.19 and 126.09 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.19 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.19 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.19 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 85,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,260.00/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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