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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.17 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.17 and 127.44 is: 191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.17 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.17 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.17 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 57,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.10/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.10

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