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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.64 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.64 and 139.36 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.64 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.64 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.64 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 63,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.91/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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