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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.26 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.26 and 203 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.26 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.26 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.26 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 91,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.78/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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