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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 451.25 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 451.25 and 136.18 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 451.25 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/451.25 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 451.25 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 61,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451.23/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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