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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.44 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.44 and 135.74 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.44 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.44 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.44 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 61,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.73/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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