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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.93 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.93 and 127.16 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.93 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.93 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.93 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 57,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,340.26/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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