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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.68 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.68 and 84.02 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.68 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.68 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.68 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 37,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,866.13/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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