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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.35 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.35 and 139.37 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.35 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.35 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.35 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 63,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,044.02/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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