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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.53 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.53 and 127.76 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.53 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.53 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.53 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 57,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.22/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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