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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 451.19 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 451.19 and 127.47 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 451.19 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/451.19 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 451.19 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 57,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513.19/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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