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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 451.41 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 451.41 and 127.49 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 451.41 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/451.41 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 451.41 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 57,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550.26/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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