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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.25 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.25 and 127.37 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.25 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.25 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.25 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 57,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473.77/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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