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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 453.05 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 453.05 and 137.79 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 453.05 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/453.05 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 453.05 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 62,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425.59/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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