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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 453.18 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 453.18 and 139.68 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 453.18 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/453.18 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 453.18 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 63,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,300.18/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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