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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 682.89 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 682.89 and 126.27 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 682.89 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/682.89 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 682.89 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 86,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228.52/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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