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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.17 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.17 and 255.27 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.17 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.17 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.17 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 115,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,170.17/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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