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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 452.72 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 452.72 and 137.24 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 452.72 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/452.72 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 452.72 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 62,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,129.80/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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