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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.47 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.47 and 140.06 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.47 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.47 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.47 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 63,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510.04/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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