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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.42 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.42 and 127.44 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.42 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.42 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.42 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 57,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528.99/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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