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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 450.50 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 450.50 and 126.94 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 450.50 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/450.50 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 450.50 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 57,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186.47/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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