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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.89 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.89 and 138.29 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.89 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.89 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.89 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 62,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350.63/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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