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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 678.24 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 678.24 and 127.56 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 678.24 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/678.24 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 678.24 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 86,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516.29/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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