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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.34 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.34 and 139.29 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.34 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.34 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.34 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 63,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006.44/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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