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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.75 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.75 and 138.81 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.75 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.75 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.75 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 62,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707.42/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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