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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 450.78 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 450.78 and 156.34 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 450.78 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/450.78 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 450.78 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 70,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474.95/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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