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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.38 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.38 and 138.44 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.38 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.38 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.38 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 62,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,489.05/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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