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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.58 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.58 and 135.87 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.58 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.58 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.58 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 61,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,219.96/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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