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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 450.04 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 450.04 and 126.82 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 450.04 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/450.04 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 450.04 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 57,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.07/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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