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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 452.12 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 452.12 and 139.13 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 452.12 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/452.12 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 452.12 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 62,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,902.76/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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