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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.80 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.80 and 139.20 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.80 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.80 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.80 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 62,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890.56/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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