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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 454.92 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 454.92 and 138.91 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 454.92 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/454.92 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 454.92 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 63,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,192.94/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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