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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.66 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.66 and 138.13 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.66 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.66 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.66 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 62,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249.67/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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