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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 452.82 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 452.82 and 139.79 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 452.82 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/452.82 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 452.82 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 63,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,299.71/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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