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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 450.04 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 450.04 and 153.60 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 450.04 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/450.04 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 450.04 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 69,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,126.14/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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