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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 453.23 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 453.23 and 139.85 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 453.23 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/453.23 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 453.23 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 63,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,383.52/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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