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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 451.13 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 451.13 and 138.36 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 451.13 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/451.13 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 451.13 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 62,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417.66/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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