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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.54 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.54 and 129.40 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.54 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.54 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.54 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 58,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299.88/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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