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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.47, 456.93 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.47, 456.93 and 139.86 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.47 : 456.93 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.47/456.93 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.47x = 456.93 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.47x = 63,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,906.23/304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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