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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.28 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.28 and 127.09 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.28 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.28 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.28 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 86,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,965.15/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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