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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.05 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.05 and 139.61 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.05 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.05 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.05 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 63,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250.31/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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