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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.91 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.91 and 137.70 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.91 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.91 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.91 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 61,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952.61/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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