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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 453.85 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 453.85 and 138.31 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 453.85 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/453.85 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 453.85 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 62,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770.51/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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