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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.01 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.01 and 202.51 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.01 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.01 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.01 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 91,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,128.26/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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