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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 452.93 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 452.93 and 139.76 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 452.93 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/452.93 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 452.93 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 63,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.53/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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