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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 450.27 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 450.27 and 251.85 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 450.27 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/450.27 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 450.27 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 113,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,400.50/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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