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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 450.05 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 450.05 and 137.68 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 450.05 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/450.05 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 450.05 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 61,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961.07/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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