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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 451.40 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 451.40 and 136.37 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 451.40 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/451.40 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 451.40 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 61,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,557.86/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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