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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.49 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.49 and 138.64 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.49 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.49 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.49 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 62,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,591.62/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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