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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.18 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.18 and 126.66 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.18 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.18 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.18 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 57,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,019.80/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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