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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.65 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.65 and 139.10 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.65 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.65 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.65 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 62,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,826.17/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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