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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.84 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.84 and 138.30 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.84 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.84 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.84 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 62,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.17/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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