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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.15 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.15 and 139.12 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.15 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.15 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.15 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 62,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903.11/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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