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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.20 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.20 and 154.50 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.20 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.20 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.20 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 69,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,710.40/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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