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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.34 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.34 and 126.95 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.34 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.34 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.34 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 85,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,984.93/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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