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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 451.30 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 451.30 and 84.40 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 451.30 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/451.30 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 451.30 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 38,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,089.72/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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