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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.61 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.61 and 127.61 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.61 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.61 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.61 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 57,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629.95/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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