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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 452.12 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 452.12 and 139.32 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 452.12 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/452.12 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 452.12 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 62,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.10/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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