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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.48 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.48 and 136.28 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.48 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.48 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.48 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 61,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527.69/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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