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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 450.09 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 450.09 and 137.72 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 450.09 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/450.09 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 450.09 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 61,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987.52/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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