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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 451.87 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 451.87 and 137.07 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 451.87 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/451.87 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 451.87 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 61,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937.48/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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