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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 454.27 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 454.27 and 138.60 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 454.27 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/454.27 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 454.27 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 62,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962.61/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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