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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 453.09 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 453.09 and 139.66 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 453.09 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/453.09 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 453.09 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 63,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278.55/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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