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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 450.50 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 450.50 and 127.18 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 450.50 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/450.50 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 450.50 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 57,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291.98/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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