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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.03, 676.58 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.03, 676.58 and 126.40 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.03 : 676.58 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.03/676.58 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.03x = 676.58 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.03x = 85,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,519.71/451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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