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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.85 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.85 and 140.15 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.85 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.85 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.85 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 63,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,607.86/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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