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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.08 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.08 and 137.45 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.08 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.08 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.08 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 62,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.77/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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