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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.62 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.62 and 138.66 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.62 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.62 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.62 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 62,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619.94/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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