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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 451.28 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 451.28 and 138.35 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 451.28 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/451.28 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 451.28 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 62,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,436.06/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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