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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.76 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.76 and 139.50 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.76 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.76 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.76 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 63,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160.02/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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