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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 453.50 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 453.50 and 140.06 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 453.50 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/453.50 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 453.50 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 63,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518.17/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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