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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 452.04 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 452.04 and 139.04 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 452.04 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/452.04 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 452.04 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 62,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,851.64/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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