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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.52 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.52 and 139.12 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.52 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.52 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.52 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 63,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,371.33/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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