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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.54 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.54 and 154.61 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.54 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.54 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.54 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 69,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,813.63/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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