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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 453.72 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 453.72 and 140.20 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 453.72 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/453.72 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 453.72 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 63,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,611.54/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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