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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 451.71 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 451.71 and 138.66 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 451.71 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/451.71 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 451.71 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 62,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,634.11/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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