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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.71 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.71 and 127.78 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.71 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.71 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.71 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 57,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718.37/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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