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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 451.51 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 451.51 and 127.63 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 451.51 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/451.51 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 451.51 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 57,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,626.22/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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