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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.21 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.21 and 127.52 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.21 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.21 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.21 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 57,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538.30/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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