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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 450.85 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 450.85 and 138.37 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 450.85 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/450.85 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 450.85 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 62,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384.11/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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