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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 676.85 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 676.85 and 126.58 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 676.85 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/676.85 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 676.85 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 85,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,674.30/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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