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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.66 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.66 and 138.77 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.66 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.66 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.66 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 62,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676.86/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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