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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.71 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.71 and 136.24 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.71 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.71 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.71 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 61,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.65/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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