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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.23 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.23 and 138.37 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.23 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.23 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.23 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 62,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,436.70/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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