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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 452.82 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 452.82 and 139.91 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 452.82 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/452.82 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 452.82 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 63,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.05/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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