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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.37 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.37 and 138.51 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.37 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.37 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.37 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 62,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,519.60/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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