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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 676.14 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 676.14 and 126.14 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 676.14 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/676.14 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 676.14 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 85,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,288.30/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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