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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.63 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.63 and 139.31 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.63 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.63 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.63 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 63,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052.93/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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