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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 453.00 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 453.00 and 139.56 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 453.00 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/453.00 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 453.00 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 63,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217.72/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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