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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 451.32 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 451.32 and 138.48 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 451.32 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/451.32 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 451.32 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 62,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498.79/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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