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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 452.96 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 452.96 and 139.64 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 452.96 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/452.96 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 452.96 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 63,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250.64/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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