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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 450.09 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 450.09 and 153.73 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 450.09 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/450.09 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 450.09 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 69,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,192.72/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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