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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.31 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.31 and 84.45 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.31 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.31 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.31 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 38,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111.86/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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