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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 451.29 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 451.29 and 138.39 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 451.29 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/451.29 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 451.29 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 62,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451.07/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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