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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.96 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.96 and 139.52 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.96 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.96 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.96 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 63,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,194.02/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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