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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.45 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.45 and 126.92 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.45 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.45 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.45 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 57,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171.11/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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