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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.02 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.02 and 139.50 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.02 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.02 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.02 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 63,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,614.79/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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