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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 452.56 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 452.56 and 139.37 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 452.56 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/452.56 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 452.56 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 63,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070.68/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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