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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.02 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.02 and 139.21 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.02 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.02 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.02 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 62,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925.70/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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