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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 676.35 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 676.35 and 126.25 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 676.35 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/676.35 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 676.35 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 85,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,389.19/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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