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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 450.55 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 450.55 and 207.77 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 450.55 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/450.55 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 450.55 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 93,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,610.77/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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