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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.30 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.30 and 260.17 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.30 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.30 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.30 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 117,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,412.46/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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