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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 678.25 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 678.25 and 127.51 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 678.25 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/678.25 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 678.25 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 86,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,484.66/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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