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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 138.12 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.82 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.82 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.82 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 62,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,129.14/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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