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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.02 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.02 and 136.20 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.02 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.02 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.02 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 61,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428.92/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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