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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 456.03 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 456.03 and 139.52 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 456.03 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/456.03 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 456.03 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 63,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,626.45/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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