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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 451.05 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 451.05 and 84.26 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 451.05 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/451.05 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 451.05 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 38,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005.47/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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