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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.08 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.08 and 84.27 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.08 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.08 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.08 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 38,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012.51/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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