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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.78 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.78 and 136.74 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.78 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.78 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.78 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 61,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776.40/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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