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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 676.17 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 676.17 and 126.13 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 676.17 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/676.17 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 676.17 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 85,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284.69/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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