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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.12 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.12 and 126.79 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.12 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.12 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.12 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 85,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,852.04/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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