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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 676.70 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 676.70 and 126.50 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 676.70 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/676.70 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 676.70 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 85,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,598.53/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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