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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 677.08 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 677.08 and 126.87 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 677.08 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/677.08 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 677.08 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 85,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,901.14/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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