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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 678.22 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 678.22 and 127.50 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 678.22 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/678.22 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 678.22 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 86,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473.05/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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