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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 451.42 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 451.42 and 84.51 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 451.42 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/451.42 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 451.42 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 38,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147.25/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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