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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 450.87 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 450.87 and 127.23 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 450.87 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/450.87 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 450.87 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 57,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364.19/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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