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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 452.69 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 452.69 and 137.09 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 452.69 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/452.69 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 452.69 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 62,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060.23/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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