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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 678.09 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 678.09 and 127.43 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 678.09 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/678.09 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 678.09 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 86,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409.01/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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