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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452.08 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452.08 and 139.08 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452.08 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452.08 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452.08 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 62,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,877.16/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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