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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.85, 676.28 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.85, 676.28 and 126.22 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.85 : 676.28 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.85/676.28 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.85x = 676.28 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.85x = 85,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,357.74/450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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