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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 451.50 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 451.50 and 204.76 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 451.50 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/451.50 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 451.50 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 92,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,449.14/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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