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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 454.87 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 454.87 and 139.07 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 454.87 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/454.87 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 454.87 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 63,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,258.77/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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