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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.82 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.82 and 127.24 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.82 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.82 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.82 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 86,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245.82/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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