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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 450.84 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 450.84 and 127.53 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 450.84 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/450.84 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 450.84 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 57,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493.46/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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