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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.45 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.45 and 192.03 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.45 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.45 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.45 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 86,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499.91/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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