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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.40 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.40 and 84.50 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.40 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.40 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.40 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 38,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141.25/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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