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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.54 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.54 and 137.89 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.54 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.54 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.54 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 62,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,122.02/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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