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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.38 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.38 and 126.35 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.38 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.38 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.38 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 85,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,460.61/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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