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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 450.97 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 450.97 and 127.31 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 450.97 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/450.97 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 450.97 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 57,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,410.42/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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