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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 451.40 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 451.40 and 136.49 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 451.40 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/451.40 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 451.40 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 61,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,611.59/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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