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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 678.68 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 678.68 and 127.89 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 678.68 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/678.68 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 678.68 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 86,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,795.75/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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