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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.80 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.80 and 139.55 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.80 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.80 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.80 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 63,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187.54/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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