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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 453.03 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 453.03 and 139.66 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 453.03 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/453.03 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 453.03 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 63,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270.17/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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