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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 451.52 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 451.52 and 84.63 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 451.52 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/451.52 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 451.52 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 38,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212.14/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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