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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.49 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.49 and 136.34 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.49 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.49 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.49 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 61,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556.15/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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