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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 451.85 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 451.85 and 81.91 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 451.85 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/451.85 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 451.85 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 37,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010.11/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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