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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.92 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.92 and 138.35 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.92 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.92 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.92 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 62,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381.84/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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