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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 451.55 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 451.55 and 138.53 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 451.55 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/451.55 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 451.55 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 62,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,554.70/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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