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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.37, 675.56 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.37, 675.56 and 138.02 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.37 : 675.56 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.37/675.56 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.37x = 675.56 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.37x = 93,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,240.79/450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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