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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 452.16 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 452.16 and 139.20 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 452.16 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/452.16 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 452.16 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 62,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940.67/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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