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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 451.90 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 451.90 and 127.98 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 451.90 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/451.90 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 451.90 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 57,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834.16/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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