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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.02 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.02 and 137.83 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.02 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.02 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.02 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 62,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023.32/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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