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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 452.44 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 452.44 and 139.87 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 452.44 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/452.44 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 452.44 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 63,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282.78/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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