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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.72 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.72 and 127.66 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.72 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.72 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.72 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 57,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,666.58/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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