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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 454.68 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 454.68 and 138.68 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 454.68 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/454.68 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 454.68 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 63,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055.02/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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