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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 451.19 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 451.19 and 127.71 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 451.19 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/451.19 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 451.19 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 57,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621.47/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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