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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.69 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.69 and 140.03 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.69 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.69 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.69 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 63,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,527.94/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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