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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.07 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.07 and 139.09 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.07 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.07 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.07 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 62,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,878.42/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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