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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.17 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.17 and 127.58 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.17 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.17 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.17 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 57,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,558.01/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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