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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.56 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.56 and 140.06 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.56 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.56 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.56 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 63,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.05/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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