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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.03 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.03 and 84.93 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.03 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.03 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.03 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 38,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390.48/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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