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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 678.33 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 678.33 and 127.61 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 678.33 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/678.33 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 678.33 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 86,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,561.69/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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