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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 450.63 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 450.63 and 127.29 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 450.63 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/450.63 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 450.63 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 57,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,360.69/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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