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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 451.79 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 451.79 and 136.61 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 451.79 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/451.79 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 451.79 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 61,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.03/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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