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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 453.14 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 453.14 and 139.70 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 453.14 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/453.14 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 453.14 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 63,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,301.74/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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