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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.89 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.89 and 205.14 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.89 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.89 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.89 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 92,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700.71/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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