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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.30 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.30 and 138.52 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.30 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.30 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.30 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 62,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514.08/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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