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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 451.09 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 451.09 and 136.11 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 451.09 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/451.09 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 451.09 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 61,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.86/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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