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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 450.93 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 450.93 and 156.25 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 450.93 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/450.93 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 450.93 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 70,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,457.81/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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