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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 676.81 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 676.81 and 126.55 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 676.81 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/676.81 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 676.81 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 85,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,650.31/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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