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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 450.19 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 450.19 and 137.83 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 450.19 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/450.19 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 450.19 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 62,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,049.69/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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