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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.26 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.26 and 140 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.26 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.26 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.26 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 63,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456.40/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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