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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 677.70 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 677.70 and 127.18 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 677.70 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/677.70 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 677.70 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 86,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,189.89/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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