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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.04 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.04 and 138.42 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.04 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.04 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.04 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 62,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432.26/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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