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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.07 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.07 and 153.97 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.07 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.07 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.07 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 69,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,295.77/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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