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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 452.79 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 452.79 and 139.59 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 452.79 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/452.79 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 452.79 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 63,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,204.96/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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