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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.48 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.48 and 138.08 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.48 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.48 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.48 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 62,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202.28/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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