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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.59 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.59 and 138.27 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.59 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.59 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.59 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 62,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302.39/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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