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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.91 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.91 and 126.64 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.91 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.91 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.91 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 85,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,723.88/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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