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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 452.79 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 452.79 and 139.46 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 452.79 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/452.79 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 452.79 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 63,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146.09/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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