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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.81 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.81 and 126.60 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.81 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.81 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.81 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 85,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,681.05/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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