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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.62 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.62 and 139.41 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.62 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.62 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.62 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 63,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,099.75/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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