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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.37 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.37 and 209.50 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.37 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.37 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.37 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 94,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,561.41/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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