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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.80 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.80 and 140.19 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.80 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.80 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.80 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 63,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,618.22/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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