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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.50 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.50 and 138.09 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.50 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.50 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.50 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 62,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208.85/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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