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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 452.40 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 452.40 and 139.22 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 452.40 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/452.40 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 452.40 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 62,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,983.13/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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