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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 451.79 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 451.79 and 84.75 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 451.79 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/451.79 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 451.79 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 38,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288.78/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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