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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.79 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.79 and 127.73 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.79 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.79 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.79 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 57,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,707.14/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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