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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 452.07 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 452.07 and 139.14 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 452.07 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/452.07 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 452.07 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 62,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901.02/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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