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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.34 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.34 and 139.20 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.34 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.34 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.34 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 62,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,965.73/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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