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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.42 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.42 and 136.36 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.42 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.42 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.42 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 61,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555.63/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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