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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.16 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.16 and 137.60 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.16 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.16 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.16 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 61,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941.11/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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