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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.33 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.33 and 139.80 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.33 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.33 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.33 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 63,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,374.75/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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