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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.63 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.63 and 135.06 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.63 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.63 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.63 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 61,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132.21/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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