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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 451.71 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 451.71 and 138.89 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 451.71 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/451.71 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 451.71 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 62,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739.13/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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