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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.62 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.62 and 138.28 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.62 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.62 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.62 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 62,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311.73/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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