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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 677.50 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 677.50 and 126.96 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 677.50 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/677.50 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 677.50 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 86,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016.41/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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