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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 678.33 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 678.33 and 127.68 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 678.33 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/678.33 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 678.33 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 86,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,609.17/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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