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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 450.87 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 450.87 and 84.19 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 450.87 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/450.87 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 450.87 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 37,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.15/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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