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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.68 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.68 and 136.72 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.68 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.68 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.68 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 61,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753.69/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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