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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 450.36 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 450.36 and 137.81 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 450.36 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/450.36 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 450.36 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 62,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065.24/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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