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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 677.51 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 677.51 and 127.01 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 677.51 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/677.51 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 677.51 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 86,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,050.55/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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