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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.09 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.09 and 136.76 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.09 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.09 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.09 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 61,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.92/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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