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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.66 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.66 and 138.02 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.66 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.66 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.66 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 62,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.36/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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