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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.87 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.87 and 140.39 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.87 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.87 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.87 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 63,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.54/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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