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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.67 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.67 and 126.99 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.67 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.67 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.67 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 57,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.33/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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