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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 451.27 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 451.27 and 138.55 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 451.27 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/451.27 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 451.27 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 62,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523.46/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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