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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 451.08 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 451.08 and 127.55 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 451.08 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/451.08 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 451.08 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 57,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535.25/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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