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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 450.77 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 450.77 and 127.51 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 450.77 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/450.77 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 450.77 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 57,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475.92/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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