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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.93 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.93 and 129.50 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.93 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.93 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.93 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 58,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395.44/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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