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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.57 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.57 and 140.14 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.57 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.57 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.57 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 63,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,563.30/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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