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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676.20 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676.20 and 126.18 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676.20 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676.20 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676.20 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 85,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319.54/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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