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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 451.96 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 451.96 and 84.90 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 451.96 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/451.96 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 451.96 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 38,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370.98/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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