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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.88 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.88 and 84.81 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.88 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.88 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.88 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 38,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.94/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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