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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.49 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.49 and 139.34 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.49 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.49 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.49 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 63,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047.69/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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