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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.79 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.79 and 140.23 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.79 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.79 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.79 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 63,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,634.97/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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