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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 677.35 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 677.35 and 126.96 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 677.35 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/677.35 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 677.35 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 85,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996.36/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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