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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.91 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.91 and 135.91 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.91 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.91 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.91 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 61,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283.18/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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