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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.96 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.96 and 138.32 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.96 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.96 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.96 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 62,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376.79/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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