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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 451.09 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 451.09 and 138.27 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 451.09 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/451.09 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 451.09 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 62,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,371.87/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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