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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 451.81 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 451.81 and 84.86 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 451.81 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/451.81 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 451.81 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 38,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,340.60/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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