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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 450.88 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 450.88 and 127.57 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 450.88 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/450.88 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 450.88 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 57,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,518.76/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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