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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 452.78 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 452.78 and 139.56 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 452.78 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/452.78 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 452.78 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 63,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189.98/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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