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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.21 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.21 and 139.74 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.21 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.21 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.21 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 63,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.34/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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