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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.14 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.14 and 84.34 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.14 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.14 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.14 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 38,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.15/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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