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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.46 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.46 and 137.95 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.46 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.46 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.46 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 62,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142.54/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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