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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 450.81 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 450.81 and 138.15 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 450.81 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/450.81 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 450.81 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 62,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,279.40/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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