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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.34 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.34 and 137.82 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.34 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.34 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.34 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 62,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065.86/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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