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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 450.30 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 450.30 and 156.14 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 450.30 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/450.30 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 450.30 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 70,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309.84/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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