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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 684.33 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 684.33 and 127.23 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 684.33 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/684.33 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 684.33 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 87,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,067.31/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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