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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.74 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.74 and 84.15 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.74 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.74 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.74 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 37,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929.98/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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