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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.15 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.15 and 139.98 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.15 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.15 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.15 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 63,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,431.94/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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