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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.50 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.50 and 126.43 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.50 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.50 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.50 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 85,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529.90/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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