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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.84 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.84 and 127.23 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.84 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.84 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.84 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 86,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,240.95/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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