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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.21 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.21 and 139.78 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.21 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.21 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.21 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 63,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349.69/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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