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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.81 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.81 and 140.16 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.81 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.81 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.81 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 63,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,606.01/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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