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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 676.23 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 676.23 and 126.27 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 676.23 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/676.23 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 676.23 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 85,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,387.56/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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