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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.14 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.14 and 138.66 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.14 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.14 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.14 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 62,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555.07/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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