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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 452.26 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 452.26 and 137.08 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 452.26 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/452.26 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 452.26 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 61,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,995.80/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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