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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 677.50 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 677.50 and 127.01 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 677.50 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/677.50 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 677.50 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 86,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,049.28/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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