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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 449.85 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 449.85 and 126.74 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 449.85 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/449.85 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 449.85 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 57,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014.31/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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