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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 676.86 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 676.86 and 126.58 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 676.86 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/676.86 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 676.86 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 85,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,676.94/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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