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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.85, 455.41 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.85, 455.41 and 139.14 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.85 : 455.41 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.85/455.41 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.85x = 455.41 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.85x = 63,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,365.75/303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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