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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.79 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.79 and 139.46 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.79 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.79 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.79 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 63,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143.83/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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