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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 676.51 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 676.51 and 126.30 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 676.51 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/676.51 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 676.51 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 85,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443.21/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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