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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.17 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.17 and 136.22 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.17 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.17 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.17 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 61,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456.12/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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