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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 451.08 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 451.08 and 138.30 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 451.08 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/451.08 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 451.08 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 62,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383.19/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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