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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 450.64 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 450.64 and 138.16 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 450.64 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/450.64 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 450.64 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 62,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.42/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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