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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.07, 676.58 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.07, 676.58 and 126.43 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.07 : 676.58 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.07/676.58 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.07x = 676.58 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.07x = 85,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,535.99/451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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