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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 453.02 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 453.02 and 137.49 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 453.02 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/453.02 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 453.02 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 62,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283.33/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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