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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.15 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.15 and 137.80 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.15 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.15 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.15 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 62,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,030.67/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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