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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.86 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.86 and 139.86 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.86 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.86 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.86 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 63,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,336.65/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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