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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 451.95 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 451.95 and 84.95 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 451.95 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/451.95 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 451.95 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 38,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390.89/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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