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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.25 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.25 and 137.67 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.25 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.25 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.25 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 62,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401.32/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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