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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.21 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.21 and 139.14 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.21 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.21 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.21 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 62,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,919.80/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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