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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 451.92 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 451.92 and 138.93 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 451.92 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/451.92 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 451.92 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 62,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,785.25/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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