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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.83 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.83 and 138.96 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.83 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.83 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.83 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 62,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,786.30/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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