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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.34 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.34 and 139.50 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.34 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.34 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.34 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 63,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101.43/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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