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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 450.63 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 450.63 and 138.09 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 450.63 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/450.63 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 450.63 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 62,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227.50/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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