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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.30 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.30 and 137.79 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.30 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.30 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.30 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 62,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046.84/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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