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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 452.70 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 452.70 and 139.54 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 452.70 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/452.70 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 452.70 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 63,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,169.76/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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