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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.31 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.31 and 127.43 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.31 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.31 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.31 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 57,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.43/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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