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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 450.90 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 450.90 and 84.21 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 450.90 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/450.90 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 450.90 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 37,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970.29/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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