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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.98 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.98 and 140.30 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.98 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.98 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.98 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 63,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,693.39/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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