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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.31, 678.45 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.31, 678.45 and 127.71 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.31 : 678.45 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.31/678.45 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.31x = 678.45 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.31x = 86,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,644.85/452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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