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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.11 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.11 and 126.80 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.11 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.11 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.11 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 57,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071.06/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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