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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.15 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.15 and 127.56 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.15 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.15 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.15 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 57,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548.69/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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