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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 455.44 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 455.44 and 138.97 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 455.44 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/455.44 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 455.44 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 63,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292.50/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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