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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 450.43 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 450.43 and 135.97 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 450.43 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/450.43 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 450.43 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 61,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243.58/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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