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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.24 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.24 and 138.42 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.24 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.24 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.24 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 62,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461.77/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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