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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.68 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.68 and 138.51 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.68 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.68 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.68 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 62,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561.68/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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