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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.16 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.16 and 138.20 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.16 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.16 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.16 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 62,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212.11/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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