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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.69, 677.56 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.69, 677.56 and 127.08 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.69 : 677.56 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.69/677.56 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.69x = 677.56 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.69x = 86,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,104.25/451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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