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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 452.99 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 452.99 and 137.26 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 452.99 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/452.99 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 452.99 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 62,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,178.32/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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