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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 451.52 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 451.52 and 138.68 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 451.52 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/451.52 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 451.52 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 62,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616.79/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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