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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.78 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.78 and 138.64 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.78 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.78 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.78 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 63,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051.77/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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