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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 451.50 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 451.50 and 136.55 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 451.50 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/451.50 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 451.50 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 61,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652.27/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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