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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 452.26 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 452.26 and 137.05 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 452.26 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/452.26 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 452.26 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 61,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,981.55/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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