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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.84 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.84 and 84.15 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.84 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.84 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.84 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 37,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938.19/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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