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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.90 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.90 and 139.63 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.90 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.90 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.90 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 63,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,236.60/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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