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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 453.96 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 453.96 and 138.28 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 453.96 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/453.96 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 453.96 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 62,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,773.59/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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