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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.24 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.24 and 140.02 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.24 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.24 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.24 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 63,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,462.66/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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