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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.63 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.63 and 204.42 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.63 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.63 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.63 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 92,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,117.78/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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