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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 677.85 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 677.85 and 127.29 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 677.85 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/677.85 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 677.85 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 86,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,283.53/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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