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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 449.90 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 449.90 and 126.90 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 449.90 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/449.90 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 449.90 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 57,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092.31/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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