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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.24 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.24 and 138.56 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.24 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.24 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.24 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 62,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523.81/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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