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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454.49 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454.49 and 138.39 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454.49 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454.49 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454.49 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 62,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,893.91/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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