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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.70 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.70 and 139.25 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.70 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.70 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.70 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 63,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,453.95/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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