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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 450.66 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 450.66 and 135.86 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 450.66 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/450.66 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 450.66 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 61,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226.67/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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