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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 453.42 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 453.42 and 137.76 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 453.42 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/453.42 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 453.42 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 62,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,463.14/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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