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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.20 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.20 and 139.93 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.20 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.20 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.20 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 63,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414.44/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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