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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.33, 678.50 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.33, 678.50 and 127.69 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.33 : 678.50 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.33/678.50 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.33x = 678.50 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.33x = 86,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635.81/452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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