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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 450.32 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 450.32 and 126.75 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 450.32 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/450.32 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 450.32 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 57,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.57/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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