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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.92 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.92 and 126.62 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.92 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.92 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.92 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 85,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713.30/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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