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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.99 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.99 and 127.36 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.99 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.99 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.99 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 86,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,348.81/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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