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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 450.54 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 450.54 and 138.03 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 450.54 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/450.54 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 450.54 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 62,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188.04/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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