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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 450.12 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 450.12 and 126.90 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 450.12 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/450.12 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 450.12 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 57,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.23/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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