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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.97 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.97 and 127.37 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.97 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.97 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.97 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 57,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,440.86/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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