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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.01 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.01 and 139.58 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.01 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.01 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.01 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 63,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231.14/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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