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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.81 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.81 and 84.15 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.81 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.81 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.81 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 37,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,935.66/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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