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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 450.72 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 450.72 and 203.04 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 450.72 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/450.72 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 450.72 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 91,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,514.19/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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