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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.87 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.87 and 205.30 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.87 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.87 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.87 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 92,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,768.91/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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