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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 676.72 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 676.72 and 126.59 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 676.72 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/676.72 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 676.72 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 85,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665.98/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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