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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 678.02 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 678.02 and 127.48 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 678.02 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/678.02 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 678.02 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 86,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,433.99/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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