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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.24 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.24 and 129.06 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.24 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.24 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.24 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 58,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107.97/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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