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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 676.15 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 676.15 and 126.23 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 676.15 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/676.15 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 676.15 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 85,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346.72/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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