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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 451.90 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 451.90 and 84.83 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 451.90 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/451.90 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 451.90 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 38,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.68/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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