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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 452.33 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 452.33 and 139.15 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 452.33 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/452.33 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 452.33 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 62,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938.76/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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