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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 451.23 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 451.23 and 138.47 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 451.23 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/451.23 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 451.23 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 62,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481.25/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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