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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 451.06 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 451.06 and 138.28 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 451.06 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/451.06 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 451.06 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 62,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,372.58/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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