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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 452.90 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 452.90 and 139.73 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 452.90 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/452.90 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 452.90 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 63,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.20/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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