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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 451.37 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 451.37 and 138.56 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 451.37 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/451.37 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 451.37 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 62,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.92/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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