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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.77 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.77 and 137.55 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.77 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.77 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.77 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 61,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,865.86/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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