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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.94 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.94 and 127.97 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.94 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.94 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.94 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 57,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831.86/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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