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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 451 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 451 and 138.16 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 451 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/451 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 451 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 62,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310.16/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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