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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 453.07 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 453.07 and 139.85 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 453.07 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/453.07 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 453.07 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 63,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.84/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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