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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.37 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.37 and 138.07 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.37 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.37 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.37 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 62,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596.80/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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