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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.83 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.83 and 137.96 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.83 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.83 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.83 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 62,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,608.46/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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