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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.57, 677.46 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.57, 677.46 and 126.97 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.57 : 677.46 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.57/677.46 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.57x = 677.46 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.57x = 86,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,017.10/451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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