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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 450.20 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 450.20 and 135.57 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 450.20 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/450.20 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 450.20 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 61,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032.94/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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