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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.28 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.28 and 139.44 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.28 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.28 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.28 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 63,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,065.92/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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