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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 450.96 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 450.96 and 127.40 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 450.96 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/450.96 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 450.96 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 57,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452.30/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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